Consequence and the Consequence Podcast Network present Going There with Dr. Mike. Hosted by licensed clinical psychologist Dr. Mike, the weekly series aims to create a space for musicians to have honest, productive conversations about mental health. Each episode covers the experience of artists and creatives as it pertains to specific issues, be it depression, anxiety, addiction, whatever they bring to the table. In the end, the goal is to foster a culture of openness about these topics and learn from each other. So, join us at the crossroads where music and mental health meet.
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Consequence Podcast Network
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arts · health & fitness · music · news · society & culture
Going There with Dr. Mike (https://consequence.net/category/consequence-podcast-network/going-there/) is back with a brand new season of the biggest names in music having impactful, honest conversations about mental health. This season on Going There, look forward to guests including The Warning, Darryl "DMC" McDaniels, Ashley McBryde, and more.
In this episode of Going There, masked musician Marino joins host Dr. Mike Friedman for a deep conversation about his own mental health journey. Marino explains how severe panic attacks and anxiety turned simple tasks into impossible ones, fostering an agoraphobia that prevented him from living his life to the fullest. In this episode he'll detail the treatments that have enabled him to address his anxiety head-on, and unpack the reasons why he chooses to wear a mask.
Listen to Marino talk with Dr. Mike, then make sure to follow Going There with Dr. Mike (https://consequence.net/category/consequence-podcast-network/going-there/) via your favorite podcast provider to hear all the new episodes from Season 7. You can also follow the Consequence Podcast Network (https://consequence.net/category/consequence-podcast-network/) for updates on all our shows.
Season 7 of Going There is presented by Johnson & Johnson (https://www.jnj.com/?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw_-GxBhC1ARIsADGgDjsxdBzox1i2ka_hH_XiUN5TNXXNHopKThT1n0id6yIE1jGyN5LAodsaAkcgEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds&utm_campaign=GO-USA-ENG-PS-Corporate+Equity-BC-EX-RN-BRAND_GENERAL&utm_content=J%26J+-+General&utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=google&utm_term=johnson+johnson), who believes that health is everything. Their strength in healthcare innovation empowers them to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through their expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, they are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at www.jnj.com (https://www.jnj.com/), and @JanssenUS (https://twitter.com/JanssenUS?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor) and @JNJInnovMed (https://twitter.com/JNJInnovMed) on X.
5 Oct 2026
Mindful Rewind: Loren Gray
Going There with Dr. Mike (https://consequence.net/category/consequence-podcast-network/going-there/) is back with a brand new season of the biggest names in music having impactful, honest conversations about mental health. This season on Going There, look forward to guests including The Warning, Darryl "DMC" McDaniels, Marino, and more.
This week we're opening the vault for a Mindful Rewind with Loren Gray. In her conversation with Dr. Mike, they unpack the processes that she utilizes to try to understand the various experiences of her life, especially when it comes to her struggle with depression. The TikTok megastar recounts the intense bullying she experienced as a childhood and how social media has become both an outlet and a source for further bullying. She explains how creating an online persona enabled her to build the confidence she needed while staying true to herself. She also opens up about being sexually assaulted at a young age, and her experience with blackmailing that forced her to speak on it publicly.
Listen to Loren Gray talk with Dr. Mike, then make sure to follow Going There with Dr. Mike (https://consequence.net/category/consequence-podcast-network/going-there/) via your favorite podcast provider to hear all the new episodes from Season 7. You can also follow the Consequence Podcast Network (https://consequence.net/category/consequence-podcast-network/) for updates on all our shows.
Season 7 of Going There is presented by Johnson & Johnson (https://www.jnj.com/?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw_-GxBhC1ARIsADGgDjsxdBzox1i2ka_hH_XiUN5TNXXNHopKThT1n0id6yIE1jGyN5LAodsaAkcgEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds&utm_campaign=GO-USA-ENG-PS-Corporate+Equity-BC-EX-RN-BRAND_GENERAL&utm_content=J%26J+-+General&utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=google&utm_term=johnson+johnson), who believes that health is everything. Their strength in healthcare innovation empowers them to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through their expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, they are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at www.jnj.com (https://www.jnj.com/), and @JanssenUS (https://twitter.com/JanssenUS?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor) and @JNJInnovMed (https://twitter.com/JNJInnovMed) on X.
28 Sept 2026
Matt Hansen on Putting the Hope Back in Hopeless Romantic
Going There with Dr. Mike (https://consequence.net/category/consequence-podcast-network/going-there/) is back with a brand new season of the biggest names in music having impactful, honest conversations about mental health. This season on Going There, look forward to guests including The Warning, Darryl "DMC" McDaniels, Marino, and more.
In this episode of Going There, musician Matt Hansen joins host Dr. Mike Friedman for a heartfelt conversation about his experience growing from a hopeless romantic into a hopeful one. He details the highs and lows of his relationship journey and what it taught him about setting boundaries and having hard conversations, and also explores why it can be hard to show vulnerability and express emotions, even when those emotions should be celebrated.
Listen to Matt Hansen talk with Dr. Mike, then make sure to follow Going There with Dr. Mike (https://consequence.net/category/consequence-podcast-network/going-there/) via your favorite podcast provider to hear all the new episodes from Season 7. You can also follow the Consequence Podcast Network (https://consequence.net/category/consequence-podcast-network/) for updates on all our shows.
Season 7 of Going There is presented by Johnson & Johnson (https://www.jnj.com/?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw_-GxBhC1ARIsADGgDjsxdBzox1i2ka_hH_XiUN5TNXXNHopKThT1n0id6yIE1jGyN5LAodsaAkcgEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds&utm_campaign=GO-USA-ENG-PS-Corporate+Equity-BC-EX-RN-BRAND_GENERAL&utm_content=J%26J+-+General&utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=google&utm_term=johnson+johnson), who believes that health is everything. Their strength in healthcare innovation empowers them to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through their expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, they are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at www.jnj.com (https://www.jnj.com/), and @JanssenUS (https://twitter.com/JanssenUS?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor) and @JNJInnovMed (https://twitter.com/JNJInnovMed) on X.
Who has been a guest on Going There with Dr. Mike
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Jordan Miller
Jesse Leach
Bishop Briggs
Gerard Way
Reach and audience
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YouTube views
1,330,284
Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
Apple Podcasts (US)
4.8 / 5
18 ratings
Spotify
4.6 / 5
12 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 53 / 100
A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.
Quality
51
Social presence
0
YouTube
86
Engagement
51
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Dr Mike and Dr Mike Friedman host the show. Published by Consequence Podcast Network.
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